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  1. S_AGATA

    S_AGATA Formula Junior

    Aug 24, 2016
    572
    Mill Valley CA
    Full Name:
    Jon/Sean Sohaei
    #12876 S_AGATA, Apr 14, 2020
  2. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

    May 23, 2006
    57,525
    Southern California
    Full Name:
    Joe Sackey
    #12877 joe sackey, Apr 14, 2020
  3. Rich hawk

    Rich hawk Rookie

    Nov 29, 2017
    31
    Full Name:
    Richard Hawkins
    #12878 Rich hawk, Apr 14, 2020
    Hi Joe, hope you are well.
    just for the record this car was changed to black / black with polished wheels and tinted windows by the previous owner Mark, sadly the previous owner pasted away and Mike purchased the car. before the owner pasted away he was in discussions with Mike to have the engine rebuilt, suspension restored and some other chassis work done. we have now completed all the restoration work Mark wanted done and the car is in great order but Mike decided to keep the black on black as a salute to Mark as the car is very well know in the UK with its old A6GRO number plate. he did remove the tint on the windows tho!
     
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  4. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

    May 23, 2006
    57,525
    Southern California
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    Joe Sackey
    #12879 joe sackey, Apr 14, 2020
    Thank you for this clarification and update, I'm sure it is a beautiful thing and I'm sure the current owner is proud of it.

    The mods as I remember them to be were paint color change, leather color change, polished wheels, blacked-out windows, turn-signal lens white/black modification etc.

    On the other hand, GLA12942 is pretty much exactly as it left the factory down to it's P7 tires, and in beautiful condition too, and this was the point I wanted to make.
     
  5. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

    May 23, 2006
    57,525
    Southern California
    Full Name:
    Joe Sackey
    #12880 joe sackey, Apr 14, 2020
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    Hero Worship.

    One of a series of images given to me by Aaron Kiley who took all the images for the famed 1986 Car & Driver magazine article.

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  6. Rossocorsa1

    Rossocorsa1 F1 Veteran

    May 14, 2017
    6,217
    #12881 Rossocorsa1, Apr 14, 2020

    The famed Car & Driver issue you reference, as you well know, was what framed my personal view of the idyllic Countach. I still have both copies that I originally purchased from Save On Drug store in Bloomfield, MI in 1986 - one to preserve in perfect condition, and one to constantly look at and read. Not surprisingly, for anyone that knows me, both magazines are still in perfect condition today. HA
     
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  7. Rich hawk

    Rich hawk Rookie

    Nov 29, 2017
    31
    Full Name:
    Richard Hawkins
    #12882 Rich hawk, Apr 15, 2020

    I understand you orignal points, I was responding to your second comment that Carrera Sport had restored and carried out the non standard modifications on the A6GRO car. i was clarifying this had been done around 30 years ago by the previous owner and Mike has kept Black / black so if he decides to sell it one day the new owner can choose to keep it like this, restore it back to factory colours or change the colour as they wish.
    Personally I love the history and current colour scheme.

    There is no denying GLA12942 is a lovely car and in perfect condition.
     
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  8. Lemacc

    Lemacc Formula 3
    BANNED

    Mar 16, 2008
    1,687
    Germany
    #12883 Lemacc, Apr 15, 2020
    Do you know the VIN of this black example based in UK?
     
  9. Rich hawk

    Rich hawk Rookie

    Nov 29, 2017
    31
    Full Name:
    Richard Hawkins
    #12884 Rich hawk, Apr 15, 2020
    No, but sure I can find out
     
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  10. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

    May 23, 2006
    57,525
    Southern California
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    Joe Sackey
    #12885 joe sackey, Apr 16, 2020
    Got it on A6GRO, I recall when it was white with red interior IIRC.
     
  11. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

    May 23, 2006
    57,525
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    Joe Sackey
    #12886 joe sackey, Apr 16, 2020
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  12. Spyder-Man

    Spyder-Man Formula 3

    May 11, 2004
    2,097
    UK
    Full Name:
    Rob
    #12887 Spyder-Man, Apr 16, 2020
    Gorgeous car. What an amazing piece of automotice art. Stunning
     
  13. Rich hawk

    Rich hawk Rookie

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    Richard Hawkins
    #12888 Rich hawk, Apr 16, 2020
    So do I, long time ago
     
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  14. Robert W

    Robert W Formula 3

    Mar 13, 2005
    1,471
    Oxford, UK
    Full Name:
    Robert Westall
    #12889 Robert W, Apr 16, 2020
    HLA 12104
     
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  15. Spyder-Man

    Spyder-Man Formula 3

    May 11, 2004
    2,097
    UK
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    Rob
    #12890 Spyder-Man, Apr 16, 2020
    Just came across this on the old tube of you. Alas I can't speak Japanese but good historical of the 88½ QV production at the factory.

    Sorry if a repost?

    R

     
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  16. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

    May 23, 2006
    57,525
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    Joe Sackey
    #12891 joe sackey, Apr 16, 2020
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    I met the first owner at a Silverstone event and took him for a ride in my Countach which I brought that day.

    Speaking of Silverstone, here is GLA12995 at that circuit, this Downdraft was originally black with black leather and red piping, I believe it remains that way today, I remember the first owner of this car also, quite a character!

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  17. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    Joe Sackey
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  18. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

    May 23, 2006
    57,525
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    Joe Sackey
    #12893 joe sackey, Apr 16, 2020
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  19. Lemacc

    Lemacc Formula 3
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    Mar 16, 2008
    1,687
    Germany
    #12894 Lemacc, Apr 18, 2020
    Afaik HLA12060 resides since 2016/2017 in Canada. Anybody here has contact to the owner? I found the original service book of the particular car.
     
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    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

    May 23, 2006
    57,525
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    Joe Sackey
    #12895 joe sackey, Apr 18, 2020
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    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

    May 23, 2006
    57,525
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    Joe Sackey
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  22. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

    May 23, 2006
    57,525
    Southern California
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    Joe Sackey
    #12897 joe sackey, Apr 19, 2020
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    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

    May 23, 2006
    57,525
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    Joe Sackey
    #12898 joe sackey, Apr 19, 2020
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    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

    May 23, 2006
    57,525
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    Joe Sackey
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  25. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

    May 23, 2006
    57,525
    Southern California
    Full Name:
    Joe Sackey
    #12900 joe sackey, Apr 19, 2020
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